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Familial Cases Of Missing Mandibular Incisor: Three Case Presentations, W. L. Chai, W.C. Ngeow
Familial Cases Of Missing Mandibular Incisor: Three Case Presentations, W. L. Chai, W.C. Ngeow
Wei Cheong Ngeow
Hypodontia is the congenital absence of one or more teeth because of agenesis. The most commonly missing teeth are the third molars, the maxillary lateral incisors and the second premolars. Cases are presented of three patients with a missing mandibular incisor.
The Use Of Gutta-Percha Point To Locate The Origin Of Facial Sinus, W.C. Ngeow
The Use Of Gutta-Percha Point To Locate The Origin Of Facial Sinus, W.C. Ngeow
Wei Cheong Ngeow
Infection from the wisdom teeth usually causes severe swelling at the region of the angle and body of the mandible. Occasionally, it tracts outward to form a cervicofacial sinus. This paper demonstrates the use of gutta-percha point to locate the origin of a cervicofacial sinus due to an asymptomatic impacted wisdom tooth. The advantage of using gutta-percha point is discussed.